Alabama State University's published cost of attendance is $23,586. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $19,711, middle-income families pay around $21,508, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,031.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,586 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,576 |
| Room and Board | $7,816 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$3,151 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,435 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,711 |
| $30–48k | $21,682 |
| $48–75k | $21,508 |
| $75–110k | $21,608 |
| $110k+ | $19,031 |
Alabama State University's published cost of attendance is $23,586. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $19,711, middle-income families pay around $21,508, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,031. Azimuth ranks Alabama State University #1046 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Alabama State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding how net price and sticker price can differ substantially helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,622; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,998, median federal debt of $31,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Alabama State University earn median 4-year earnings of $45,998, placing Alabama State University in the 3.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those earnings run below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $2,579 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Alabama State University in the 68.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to AL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,168 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. Business is the dominant program family at Alabama State, representing 15% of degrees. The institution's largest program by enrollment is Biology, General, with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,370. Criminal Justice follows with 47 graduates earning $45,173, and the The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 46 students earning $37,576. These programs anchor the institution's earnings profile, with outcomes reflecting the regional labor market and the career pathways available to Alabama State graduates in the Montgomery area and across the state.
